by Elizabeth | 26 Aug, 2025
As a social worker, I have been working with relationship skills and conflicts in communities, organisations and with individuals for over 40 years. Since 2010, I have been working with mediating workplace conflicts, when I started undertaking dispute resolution with…
by Elizabeth | 22 Aug, 2025
“Elizabeth consulted with all family members confidentially, assessing and guiding us in ways that empowered individuals to lead relationship repairs and refocus our family on our shared business vision. She’s since provided invaluable coaching to support intergenerational change in our…
by Elizabeth | 27 Jun, 2025
Families often pass their relationship styles from generation to generation, so recognising past patterns can help families choose a better path. Conflict coaching can really help families rebuild trust and cooperation, and steer relationships towards a brighter future. Notice the…
by Elizabeth | 22 May, 2024
The likelihood of a difficult conversation ending in an escalating argument, or finding a reasonable resolution and compromise, all depends on how you start. When there’s potential for tension and heightened emotions, research shows what you do in the first…
by Elizabeth | 16 Dec, 2023
The pressures at the end of the year can be overwhelming These pressures can lead to increased stress, heightened emotions and lots of potential for relationship conflicts over the festive period. And then there’s that ONE DAY where you feel…
by Elizabeth | 7 Dec, 2021
You can create more peace in every conversation you have. Too often fault and blame about the past gets in the way of successfully resolving conflicts, especially when there is a lot of emotion involved. Here are five tips to…
by Elizabeth | 15 Mar, 2020
The likelihood of a difficult conversation ending in an escalating argument, or finding reasonable resolution and compromise, all depends on how you start. When there’s potential for tension and heightened emotions research shows what you do in the first 3…
by Elizabeth | 14 Mar, 2018
There are some behaviours that can initially confuse or distract you from recognising a controlling person. Tactics that trip you up. One part of the solution is understanding it takes time to ‘read’ the clues that help you make sense of…